2015 new home registrations up 7%
NHBC reports further house-building growth in 2015 as UK begins to tackle the housing crisis
Coronavirus, tradespeople, and mental health
Hosted by Mental Health Foundation, Local Heroes has teamed up with Mental Health UK to conduct a survey aimed at finding out how tradespeople are coping in lockdown and in their work in general.
Material prices are an issue according to FMB
New research shows the effects of price rises on construction SMEs following depreciation of sterling
Welsh Slate reopens one of its quarries
Welsh Slate has reopened its Blaenau Ffestiniog quarry in North Wales to help meet demand for its roofing and architectural products.
Official figures show possible impact of May’s election uncertainty
ONS data shows a decrease of 1.3% in construction industry output in May 2015 as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the General Election reached its peak
Ibstock plc launches in-depth sustainability report
Ibstock plc has released its 2020-21 Sustainability Update, which provides the most in-depth overview of its progress against the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025 to date.
Marley says remember to stay ‘Safe in the Sun!’
With temperatures set to rocket, Marley is offering builders', roofers’, and contractors' tips on how to keep safe in the sun, with its latest campaign.
IBMG acquires Cornish Fixings
The Independent Builders Merchant Group has acquired Cornish Fixings, continuing the group’s strategy of developing its divisions.
MP visits new Selco Liverpool branch
Peter Dowd, an MP for Bootle, and councillor Marion Atkinson recently visited the brand-new Selco branch in Liverpool as part of the regeneration of the city.
Beat the freeze: van drivers urged to bring tools indoors
Power tools are the most expensive and also the most at risk as the electrical motors struggle going from extremely cold to warm temperatures